Sisa (drug)

Sisa or shisha (Greek: Σίσα) is a stimulant drug drug that became popular in Greece around 2009.[1] The basic ingredient is methamphetamine, with additives such as battery acid, engine oil, shampoo and salt.[2] It is abused by many homeless people in Athens, and causes dangerous side effects such as insomnia, delusions, heart attacks, and violent tendencies, due to being a highly impure and adulterated drug.[2][3] Routes of administration include smoking, snorting, and intravenous injection.[1]

Not to be confused with shisha tobacco.

See also

References
  1. Smith, Helena (16 May 2013). "Greek addicts turn to deadly shisha drug as economic crisis deepens". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  2. Miller, Alex (16 May 2013). "Austerity's Drug of Choice". Vice. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  3. Camphausen, R.C. (18 May 2013). "New drug called Sisa is killing austerity-hit Greek youths". Digital Journal. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
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